Yours History Mate by Prateek Bhatt

By: Prateek Bhatt
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  • Have you ever wondered how a common villager felt during the Gurkha invasion of Garhwal? Or how a British Indian soldier faced the horrors of World War I, far from home?


    Hi, My name is Prateek and welcome to Yours History Mate! In each episode, we’ll journey through the pages of history, uncovering tales, myths, misadventure & more. Will take you on an epic journey across continents and centuries. Bringing you true accounts that shaped history in ways that textbooks often overlook.


    So, whether you’re a history buff or someone who’s curious to learn more, this podcast is for you.


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Episodes
  • Sri Lankan Civil War: Part 2

    Sri Lankan Civil War: Part 2
    Nov 2 2024

    In the last episode, we discussed how Sri Lankan government policies marginalized the already excluded Tamil population. Despite Thanthai Chelva of the Tamil Congress leading a non-violent movement to draw attention to the Tamil cause and push the government to hear the demands of ordinary Tamil people, racial policies favoring the Sinhala language and culture left Tamils feeling like second-class citizens in their own country. Tensions escalated, especially with the Sinhala-Only Act and other discriminatory policies, pushing Tamil youths to take up arms. Among them was a young man who would become the face of the resistance—V. Prabhakaran, Vellupillai Prabhakaran.


    In this episode, titled Birth of the movement and rise of the Tigers, we delve into how Prabhakaran first formed the TNT (Tamil National Tigers) and later renamed it the LTTE, or Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. We explore how he successfully convinced the youth that violence was the only way to make the Sinhala administration address their grievances. Listen to the full episode to learn more!


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    22 mins
  • Sri Lankan Civil war - Part 1

    Sri Lankan Civil war - Part 1
    Sep 21 2024
    Sri Lanka gained its independence from British on 4th February 1948, just a year after India. It's a beautiful country with rich bio-diversity, flora and fauna. However not too long ago, this nation was torn apart by a long standing civil war. The conflict sowed deep divisions and hostility between the island’s two main groups—the majority Sinhalese and the minority Tamils.. In the first part of this three-part series, we’ll dive deep into the heart of the Sri Lankan conflict, exploring the civil war that tore the island apart and shattered its social fabric. We’ll also uncover its profound impact on the diverse communities that call Sri Lanka home. So get ready, as we take you back to where it all began.

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    34 mins

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